OTAs make huge inroads in ‘attraction’ ticket sales: Arival
Visitor attractions have seen a dramatic shift in distribution, with online travel agencies (OTAs) more than doubling their share of bookings since 2019.
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Spain leads Europe in outlook for travel experiences: Arival
Spain’s travel experiences sector is outperforming the global marketplace for tours and attractions.
Experienced operators need to increase tech adoption: Arival
Despite the growth of online channels, many operators still lack modern booking systems, potentially hindering their growth and efficiency.
Widening wealth gap in the experiences sector, with youngsters spending more: Arival
A recent study from Arival, reveals a widening wealth gap in the experiences sector; affluent travelers – particularly the young – are spending significantly more, while middle-income…
3 in 4 travellers say outdoor activities are “essential to their travels”: Arival
New research from Arival reveals that outdoor adventure activities remain a popular choice for travellers, with 59% participating in such activities during their trips in 2023.
Arival and TourReview announce 2024 Spotlight Awards finalists
Arival and TourReview are thrilled to announce the finalists for the second annual North American Arival TourReview Spotlight Awards.
Digital channels surge as Australia, New Zealand experiences sector steams toward recovery
Online channels have become the leading way travellers book tours, activities and attractions in Australia and New Zealand, according to new research from Arival, the global research…
Experiences in travel are constantly changing
Arival CEO and co-founder Douglas Quinby kicked off the Arival 360 event in Berlin by revealing the four major themes of this year’s event
Gen-Z travellers fuel demand for experiential tours, as interest in traditional sightseeing slips
Ahead of Berlin’s upcoming Arival 360 – the global conference for the tours, activities and experiences sector – Arival has revealed to European tour operators that U.S. travelers visiting…
Hundreds of experience sector leaders to gather in Berlin for the Arival 360 Conference from March 2-4, 2024
Arival – the global research authority for in-destination experiences – has released the program and speaker roster for its annual Arival 360 Conference 2024, taking place in Berlin,…
Gen Z spends 17 hrs per week consuming video content
Arival’s Vice President of Content, Stephen Joyce urged the experiences industry to “get serious about video”, after revealing that Gen Z is now spending 17 hours per week consuming video…
Arival and TourReview announce finalists for Spotlight Awards
Arival, the global leader in insights and events for the tours and activities industry, and TourReview, an online reputation management platform for operators of tours, activities and…
Arival launches Spotlight Awards
Arival, a global leader in the tours and activities industry, launched an innovative new recognition program, The Arival and TourReview Spotlight Awards.
Warner Bros Studio Tour is coming to Japan
It’s official – Warner Bros Studio Tour is coming to Japan! As part of the brand’s expansion into the APAC region, Warner Bros.
Arival launches guide to help experience companies grow online bookings
Arival, a global leader in the tour and activities industry, launched a new guide aimed at helping tour operators choose a booking system.
6 key trends shaping travel experiences in Asia-Pacific
Arival has released six key trends that are shaping the future of travel experiences in APAC. The findings, from its recent The Outlook for Experiences 2019-2025 research, are released…
Top six trends shaping travel experiences in Asia-Pacific
Arival has released six key trends that are shaping the future of travel experiences in APAC. The findings, from its recent The Outlook for Experiences 2019-2025 research, are released…
Travel experiences in APAC forecast to approach pre-pandemic levels by 2024
Travel experiences in Asia Pacific have returned to rapid growth as the region reopens to regional and long-haul travel, finds new research from Arival, released ahead of its Arival Activate…
Shorter-haul European destinations get popular
From the Arival 360 show in Berlin, Douglas Quinby, Arival's CEO and co-founder, quizzed an expert panel on current hot topics for the tours and activities sector – including Viator’s CEO,…
TikTok set to overtake Facebook
According to new research from Arival and Phocuswright, TikTok will overtake Facebook as the most popular place young people go to find tours, activities and experiences inspiration.
Explore the Future of Travel Experiences at Arival 360 Berlin
Arival – the global leader of events, insights and community for the travel experiences industry – has released its updated program and speaker roster for its annual Arival 360 Conference…
TIS reveals travel trends for the coming years: social media, sustainability and frictionless experiences
TIS - Tourism Innovation Summit 2022 the global summit of technology and innovation for the travel and tourism industry that has celebrated its third edition in Seville (Spain), has brought…
My 15 Minutes of Fame (and why Airbnb is Killing it)
In 2010, I was working on an update to our U.S. vacation rental market research, and one name kept popping up: Airbnb. I began digging in. The model was odd – people rent out their primary…
